Stellenbosch Museum, South Africa
S 33° 56.187 E 018° 51.998
34H E 302824 N 6242840
This museum features 4-fully furnished "period" homes.
Waymark Code: WMJ9K8
Location: Western Cape, South Africa
Date Posted: 10/15/2013
Views: 4
This province-funded museum opened in March 1962 to preserve and educate, and includes 4 homes respresenting different periods and lifestyles in Africa. Other portions of the musuem include a toy museum and a historical powder magazine.
The four "period" homes are the Schrueder House (built in 1707 and represents a modest pineer cottage), the Bletterman House (1770s), the Grosvenor House (circa 1803, representing a properous family) and the O.M. Bergh House (typical middle-class home of 1840-1880).
In addition to being part of this museum, all four of the homes are listed ad provincial heritage sites. Each home is completely furnished.
Theme:
History of Stellenbosch area, history of South Africa. Lifestyles in various eras.
Street Address:
Stellenbosch Museum
Ryneveldstreet 37
Stellenbosch, South Africa
7600
Food Court: no
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
OPEN
Monday - Saturday: 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 13:00 April - August
10:00 - 16:00 September - March
Closed:
Christmas Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday
Cost: 12.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Medium
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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